You can now download VALORANT client, but can’t play

Riot Games’ upcoming FPS title which shall be released in the summer of 2020 is available to be downloaded. But here’s a twist, the game can be downloaded by aspiring users, though you cannot log in until you have an account whitelisted by Riot Games. Alongside the game, Vanguard anti-cheat is also downloadable on its website. “UNABLE TO ACCESS THE GAME – You don’t have permission to play this game. If you believe this is an error, please reach out to player support,” is the outcome upon futile attempts.

the Valorant beta client and Vanguard anti-cheat has been found publicly available to download on Riot's website

The beta keys to early-access VALORANT are with the members that attended the gameplay capture event. The developer has eventually revealed gameplays of several agents. However, reports suggest that additional VALORANT footage by the developers as well as by the content creators is likely to be released in the first week of April. Information about the beta release and additional details are expected to be revealed shortly.